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Take the Lake
Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina · Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 5K, 16 Miles, 14 Miles, 4 Miles
Official race page & registration ↗Take the Lake takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. The race offers 4 distances: 5K, 16 Miles, 14 Miles, 4 Miles. For anyone travelling in, Leland is about 27 miles away and Fayetteville is about 54 miles away.
It is one of 197 races on the North Carolina calendar that September. At $10, entry sits below the $25 median for a North Carolina 5K.
- Date
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Location
- Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 16 Miles, 14 Miles, 4 Miles
- Entry fee
- from $10
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Lake Waccamaw: check in Sep 4, out Sep 6.
Common questions
When is Take the Lake?
Take the Lake is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Where is Take the Lake held?
Take the Lake is held in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. It is about 27 miles from Leland and 54 miles from Fayetteville.
What distances does Take the Lake offer?
The listed distances are 5K, 16 Miles, 14 Miles, 4 Miles.
How much does Take the Lake cost?
Entry is listed from $10. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Take the Lake?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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